THE HICKMAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROVIDES
A VARIETY OF HEALTH SERVICES, BOTH TO KEEP YOU HEALTHY, AND IF YOU ARE SICK, TO
GET YOU WELL. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE:

Child HealthHealthy children are a major priority of
the health department. Well child checkups include physical exams, screening
tests and immunizations. Screenings are available to assure normal
development and to detect and treat many medical conditions for persons from
birth to 21 years of age. The health department strongly recommends regular
checkups and makes referrals for medical/dental services to be sure all
children are as healthy as they can be.

Family PlanningPatients receive a complete physical exam
and all appropriate lab tests. Patients are also taught about birth control
and may be supplied with a birth control method. Many contraceptive problems
can also be treated at all local health departments.

Tuberculosis ControlDiagnosis, treatment, and follow-up
services for patients with tuberculosis, and their contacts, are provided at
health departments. Medication, when needed, is also available.

NutritionA nutritionist is available to teach
individuals or groups proper nutrition for everyday living. Registered
dietitians counsel individuals with special dietary needs such as
hypertension, diabetes and weight management.

Women, Infants and
Children (WIC)Vouchers to buy nutritious foods (cheese,
milk, cereals, etc.) are issued to women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
and children under five years of age who are at risk of poor growth, if they
meet income guidelines. Breastfeeding classes and support are available to
all new mothers.

Children's Special
Services (CSS)The CSS program assists with medical
treatment for children to age 21, when they have special medical needs and
the family is financially unable to provide for necessary care. This program
may also include speech and hearing services.

PrenatalPregnancy testing, presumptive
eligibility screening for Medicaid, and referral for prenatal care are
available at all local health departments. Full service prenatal care is
available at some health departments.

HUG (Help Us Grow)Home visits are made by a public health
nurse to families whose infants may be at risk for medical or developmental
problems. This follow-up begins during the prenatal period. Teen mothers and
their infants are given highest priority.

Vital RecordsBirth and death information is collected
and sent to the State's Office of Vital Records. Copies of death
certificates are issued upon request. Certified copies of birth certificates
for persons born in Tennessee in 1949 or after may be requested through the
health department.

Health EducationA health educator is available to provide
educational services to patients, schools and community groups upon request.
In some areas, dental hygienists are also available to provide dental
education upon request.

General Environmental
HealthEnvironmental specialists are responsible
for inspecting food service establishments, hotels, motels, public swimming
pools, bed and breakfast establishments, child care facilities, organized
camps and school plants. Environmental specialists respond to and/or refer
non-program related environmental complaints. In some areas of the state,
the division assists in the statewide lead screening program. The division
is also responsible for providing operator training in all program areas,
planning and promoting the rabies vaccination clinic and investigating
animal bites.

Motor Voter ProgramVoter registration forms are available
and assistance in completing the forms is provided at all local health
departments.

TennCare OutreachThe health department provides outreach
services to families and individuals who may be eligible for TennCare,
including providing information, assisting with the application process,
education concerning proper utilization of the managed care system,
assisting in obtaining referrals and prior authorization for services and
assistance in locating providers.